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Frame.io

New York, US · Founded 2014 · 12 known investors

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Frame.io is a cloud platform for creative teams to upload and store visual assets, manage projects and tasks, collect frame-accurate feedback on videos and images, and share work through custom-branded presentations. It serves video, design, and marketing teams, with features like metadata-based organization, automated transcripts and captions, and integrations that stream files into creative apps.

Founders & leadership

Frame.io was founded in 2014 by Emery Wells and John Traver.

EWEmery Wells
Emery WellsFounder & CEO (Acquired by Adobe)2014–2024Emery Wells founded Frame.io, a cloud platform for creative teams to collaborate on video and visual assets, which was acquired by Adobe. Previously, he founded Katabatic Digital, a post-production and visual effects company.
JTJohn Traver
John TraverCo-founder / Creative TechnologistJohn Traver studied at RIT and has worked with a range of programming languages and web technologies. He previously developed KataData, an award-winning app, before founding Frame.io.

Board

VN
Vasant NatarajanBoard director

Investors · 12

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$69.8M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2016–2026

▶$8MraisedJun 2021 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vasant NatarajanDirector
  • Amish JaniDirector
  • Emery WellsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Itai TsiddonDirector
  • John TraverDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$50MraisedNov 2019 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Amish JaniDirector
  • Vasant NatarajanDirector
  • Itai TsiddonDirector
  • Emery WellsExecutive Officer, Director
  • John TraverDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$50M
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.8MraisedSep 2016 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Emery WellsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vasant NatarajanDirector
  • John TraverDirector
Offering amount
$12.3M
Amount sold
$11.8M
First sale
Aug 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

6 people who came through Frame.io went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Frame.io do?
Frame.io is a cloud platform for creative teams to upload and store visual assets, manage projects and tasks, collect frame-accurate feedback on videos and images, and share work through custom-branded presentations. It serves video, design, and marketing teams, with features like metadata-based organization, automated transcripts and captions, and integrations that stream files into creative apps.
Who founded Frame.io?
Frame.io was founded by Emery Wells, John Traver in 2014.
Who are Frame.io's investors?
Frame.io's investors include Accel, FirstMark Capital, Insight Partners, Irregular Expressions, Kortschak Investments L.P., SignalFire, ARC VENTURES, Elad Gil and 4 more.
How much funding has Frame.io raised?
Frame.io has disclosed $69.8M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Frame.io headquartered?
Frame.io is headquartered in New York, US.